GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) Enjoying music outdoors is on of the highlights of summer. This week you can enjoy the D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26, the Grand Rapids Symphonywill perform “Summertime Hits”, a variety of sweltering and soulful hits from summers past.

The D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops concert is a follow-up to 2013’s “Gotta Dance!” led by veteran guest conductor Matt Catingub. Known for curating and arranging fun, high-energy concerts, Catingub conducts the orchestra for two nights of music on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Among the songs you’ll hear: Here Comes the Sun,” “Summer Breeze,” “Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Kokomo” and a unique medley combining the Beach Boys and Katy Perry.

The grounds open each night at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-concert entertainment. Families may enjoy free children’s activities including face painting, crafts and an instrument petting zoo.

Advance lawn tickets are $15; $13 for students/seniors (62+); $5 for veterans and children ages 2-15. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free on the lawn.

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